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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in LA arson trial

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 6:09am
The Palisades Fire ultimately killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes as it incinerated hillside neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades and the city of Malibu.

Honolulu spent $450K on plans for flood-prone stream. Then it did nothing.

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 6:09am
The city has been told repeatedly — by experts, residents and lawmakers — that failing to clear the stream called Kaukonahua would lead to catastrophic flooding. Then the rains came in March.

Germany joins push to delay EU methane rules

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 6:07am
A growing number of countries wants to delay the EU’s landmark rules governing methane emissions.

Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 6:07am
Four satellites were launched into low orbit in May. That made Greece the first nation in the world to integrate a dedicated satellite array into its national firefighting system.

Delayed monsoon rains create water shortages for cities, farms across India

Mon, 06/29/2026 - 6:06am
India's weather agency said conditions including El Niño and dry winds from northwest India have stalled the monsoon's advance, resulting in a countrywide rainfall deficit of 42 percent.

Gas plant permits still include EPA’s carbon rules

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 6:36am
But how they do so varies from state to state.

State and city attorneys urge Congress to not block climate lawsuits

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 6:35am
Republican legislation would grant the oil and gas industry immunity from litigation that seeks compensation for the costs of climate change.

New Mexico governor’s race may hinge on oil and gas

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 6:33am
Deb Haaland, the Interior secretary under former President Joe Biden, is set to face Republican nominee Gregg Hull in November.

Bipartisan bill would push DOE on weatherization grants

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 6:33am
The Department of Energy would have to distribute funding for state energy and weatherization programs on a set timeline.

Paris court gives TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policies

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 6:31am
The decision fell short of requests from climate organizations who brought the lawsuit to force the company to reduce its oil and gas production.

Big Oil’s campaign to stop EU methane restrictions is working

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 6:13am
Almost half of the 27 EU member states now support delaying the rules.

France’s record heat wave burns Le Pen’s National Rally

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 6:12am
The far right’s calls for more air conditioning aren’t resonating with most voters.

Vietnam to start carbon market emissions trading next week

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 6:12am
The emissions quota trading on the pilot market will cover thermal power plants, steelmakers and cement producers.

How a ‘super’ El Niño could disrupt renewable energy

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 6:51am
Solar power may drop in places like California and southeastern China, while hydropower dries up in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and southern Africa.

He accused California insurers of overseeing a fiery war zone. Now, he might regulate them.

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 6:51am
State Sen. Ben Allen will face fellow Democrat Jane Kim in the November race for insurance commissioner.

Tech heavyweight Oracle challenges Wisconsin data center rules

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 6:50am
The software company opposes a new regulation that would force large energy users to post financial commitments if their credit ratings are below a specified level.

Oil and gas activity picks up despite Iran uncertainty, Dallas Fed says

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 6:49am
Industry executives complained that the administration's frenetic approach to the war in Iran made it difficult to make long-term business decisions.

More Americans are moving away from flood risk than toward it

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 6:48am
A new analysis found that U.S. counties with high flood risk lost a net 63,357 residents from mid-2024 to mid-2025.

11 countries demand 3-year delay to EU’s landmark methane rules

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 6:42am
The EU Methane Regulation will introduce new obligations in January requiring oil and gas firms to monitor, report and verify emissions of methane.

EU countries want oil exploration to be classed as green investment

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 6:41am
The proposed changes could see oil giants like TotalEnergies showing up in sustainable investment funds.

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